Health sciences news

Depression in Pacific adolescents

A new study uses network analysis to demonstrate how connectedness with family, friends, and school can prevent depression in Pacific adolescents.

Treating the stigma of chronic pain

AUT researchers found that people will conceal their chronic pain to avoid ‘being seen as drug-seeking, lazy, or mentally unstable’.

Over 10 million sought help for gambling

A systematic review, published in the scientific journal Addiction, has found that globally one in every 400 adults has sought help for gambling problems.

Meet our staff: Sandra Thaggard

A senior lecturer in nursing, Dr Sandra Thaggard is interested in the management of diabetes, violence & abuse, and mental health issues in Pacific people.

AUT provides expertise in equity

Associate Professor Jacquie Kidd is the Equity Lead on a five-year HRC funded project exploring accessible interventions for osteoarthritis.

Assisted dying and nursing care

AUT-led research highlights the need to support nurses, procedurally and psychologically, as they increasingly encounter assisted dying.

Meet our staff: Rita Krishnamurthi

Associate Professor Rita Krishnamurthi balances her work as a public health researcher with her role as the deputy director of NISAN at AUT.

Families affected by gambling

A Ministry of Health funded report on problem gambling shows that more can be done to develop a whānau inclusive offering.

Therapy shown to reduce gambling harms

A Ministry of Health funded report examines the long-term effectiveness of counselling treatments for gambling disorders.

HRC funding boosts nGVS research

AUT-led neurological rehabilitation project investigates brain stimulation intervention for inner ear-related imbalance and blurred vision.